Moving from Miramar, FL to Laredo, TX

Moving from Miramar, FL to Laredo, TX is a 1526 mi cross-country relocation β€” about 27h 31m of driving through 5 states. At this range professional movers, a PODS or U-Pack container, or an auto-transport service are usually on the table. The sections below pull current BEA cost-of-living, Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS, BLS wages, and NOAA climate normals for a side-by-side view.

1526 mi Β· 27h 31m by car Β· TX β†’ LA β†’ MS β†’ AL β†’ FL

COL -23.8% Home values -57.5% Ξ” -1.9Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
1526 mi
Drive time
27h 31m
States
5
Fuel (25 mpg)
61 gal
Route throughTX β†’ LA β†’ MS β†’ AL β†’ FL
Primary highwaysI 10, TX 130, I 35
Major cities en routeSan Antonio, Sugar Land, Houston, Pearland, Pasadena

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

MiramarLaredoU.S. avg
All items (RPP)114.15586.956100.0
Rents97.23580.614100.0
Goods103.55693.757100.0
Services155.55159.746100.0

Cost of living in Laredo is 23.8% lower than Miramar β€” the kind of spread that reshuffles a household budget line by line.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

Miramar β€” typical home
$518,019
Laredo β€” typical home
$220,331
Miramar β€” typical rent
$2,572/mo
Laredo β€” typical rent
$1,330/mo

Homes run dramatically cheaper in Laredo: 23.8% below Miramar on Zillow ZHVI (2026-03).

YoY change: Miramar -3.9%, Laredo +2.5%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsMiramarLaredo
Annual avg temperature77Β°F75Β°F
January avg low59Β°F47Β°F
July avg high91Β°F100Β°F
Annual snowfallβ€”0.1"
Annual precipitation62.7"19.7"

No material annual-average temperature gap; seasonal extremes may still differ.

Effectively snow-free year in Laredo β€” NOAA normals show near-zero annual snowfall.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: MIAMI OPA LOCKA AP, FL US, LAREDO 2, TX US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023MiramarLaredo
Population135,986255,949
Median household income$86,109$63,264
Median age39.529.7
Bachelor's degree or higher22.4%15.1%
Avg household size3.063.36

Median household income in Laredo is 23.8% below Miramar ($86,109 vs $63,264, ACS 5-year 2023).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

Miramar MSA β€” median wage
$46,510
Laredo MSA β€” median wage
$35,220
Miramar MSA β€” employment
2,721,490
Laredo MSA β€” employment
104,610

Top occupations in Laredo MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 15,810 $34,040
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 15,300 $35,870
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 10,740 $23,180
Sales and Related Occupations 9,360 $28,410
Healthcare Support Occupations 9,330 $22,560

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between Florida and Texas

Florida income tax
no state income tax
Texas income tax
no state income tax

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Texas's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation β€” state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Packing & arrival checklist

  • Air conditioning matters: July highs in Laredo average 100Β°F on NOAA normals. If the new place has window-unit or no AC, plan that purchase for the first week.
  • Coastal Texas sees hurricanes June through November; inland areas face severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes in spring.
  • Arrange utility connection (power, internet, gas, water) two weeks ahead of move-in.
  • Update mailing address with USPS change-of-address within the first week post-move.
  • Register to vote in Texas after establishing residency.

Frequently asked

How much do homes cost in Laredo compared to Miramar?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $220,331 in Laredo vs $518,019 in Miramar β€” a 57.5% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

When is the best time to move from Miramar to Laredo?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 1526 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β€” see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

Is Laredo more expensive than Miramar?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Laredo is 23.8% lower than Miramar (86.956 vs 114.155, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

How does the job market in Laredo compare to Miramar?

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $35,220 in the Laredo MSA vs $46,510 in the Miramar MSA, on total employment of 104,610 and 2,721,490 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.

How does household income compare in Miramar vs Laredo?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $63,264 in Laredo vs $86,109 in Miramar β€” a 26.5% lower figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

How far is Laredo, TX from Miramar, FL?

The driving distance is 1526 mi and the route typically takes 27h 31m via I 10 and TX 130. The trip crosses 5 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

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City profiles: Miramar, FL Β· Laredo, TX.

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